Caravan
Caravan

Van Morrison - Caravan Lyrics

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Oct 18, 2013
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Caravan Music Video

Caravan Lyrics

Yeah, the caravan is on its way
I can hear the merry gypsies play
Mama, mama, look at Emma Rose
She's a-playin with the radio
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la

Yeah, the caravan has all my friends
Yeah, they'll stay with me until the end
Gypsy Robin, Sweet Emma Rose
Tell me everything I need to know
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la

Turn up your radio
And let me hear the song
Switch on your electric light
Then we can get down to what is really wrong
I long to hold you tight, so I can feel you
Sweet lady of the night, I shall reveal you

If you won't turn it up, turn it up, little bit higher radio
Turn it up, turn it up, so you know, radio
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la

Yeah, the caravan is painted red and white
That means everybody's staying overnight
Yeah, the barefoot gypsy player 'round a campfire sing and play
And the woman tells us of her ways
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la

Turn up your radio and let me hear the song
Switch on your electric light
Then we can get down to what is really wrong
I long just to hold you tight, so maybe I can feel you
Sweet lady of the night, I shall reveal you

If you won't turn it up, turn it up, little bit higher radio
Turn it up, that's enough, so you know it's got soul
Radio, radio turn it up, hmm
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

Writer(s): Van Morrison
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was the song 'Caravan' by Van Morrison recorded?

    'Caravan' was recorded on July 30, 1969, at Mastertone Studios in New York City.

  2. Which album features Van Morrison's song 'Caravan'?

    'Caravan' is featured on Van Morrison's third studio album, 'Moondance,' which was released in 1970.

  3. Did Van Morrison perform 'Caravan' at any notable events?

    Yes, Van Morrison performed 'Caravan' during The Band's farewell concert, which was filmed by Martin Scorsese and titled 'The Last Waltz.' His performance is considered one of the best of that show.

  4. Who produced the song 'Caravan'?

    'Caravan' was produced by Lewis Merenstein, who also worked with Van Morrison on his previous album, 'Astral Weeks.'

  5. What unusual experience inspired the references to the radio in the lyrics of 'Caravan'?

    Van Morrison was inspired by an experience while living in a rural house in Woodstock, New York. He could hear a radio playing as if it were in his room despite being a mile away from any other houses. This mysterious phenomenon led him to include radio references in the song.

  6. Has 'Caravan' been included in any live albums?

    'Caravan' is included in Van Morrison's acclaimed 1974 live album, 'It's Too Late to Stop Now.' A live version from The Last Waltz is also featured on his 2007 compilation album, 'Van Morrison at the Movies – Soundtrack Hits.'

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